Overview
Dedham Primary School is seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and enthusiastic team. Duties will involve setting up equipment for lunch, supervising play and engaging with children during lunch break, and clearing up equipment at the end of lunch.
Job Details
* Position: Midday Assistant
* Role type: Teaching/Child Support
* Pay: TA Scale 3, Point 5
* Actual salary: £2,232 per annum
* Start date: 25/11/2025 (start date dependent on references, notice periods and DBS checks)
Contract: Part-time, Permanent
Application Close: 20/10/2025 Midday; Date of Interviews: Friday 24 October 2025
Term time only (38 working weeks per year), 11:50am–1:20pm, three days per week (Monday–Wednesday).
About the School
We can offer you a warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on developing and nurturing all to be a light to the world. We are a good school with well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn. All members of our school community are encouraged to be innovative and creative in their roles and are supported to reach their potential.
"Pupils thrive at Dedham Primary School. The schools exceptional personal development provision ensures they become resilient, confident young people." Ofsted, June 2024
We Offer
* A supportive team of teachers and staff committed to school improvement and achievement for all.
* A warm, collaborative environment focused on safeguarding and student development.
Person Specification
* Be dedicated, positive and flexible
* Have a caring and sensitive approach
* Have a patient and positive attitude with a good sense of humour
* Support the Christian ethos of the school
Safeguarding and Recruitment
Dedham C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding principles and the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references, online checks and medical clearance, following safer recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Email: admin@dedham.essex.sch.uk
All positions involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Contact
Janice Barker
Parsons Field
Dedham, Colchester
Essex, CO7 6BZ
Telephone: 01206 322242
Email: admin@dedham.essex.sch.uk
Note: Start date is dependent on references, notice periods and DBS checks.
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